Iron deficiency anemia due to excessive green tea drinking

Frank S. Fan

Clinical Case Reports · 2016 · 71 citations · 13 references

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Tea interferes with iron absorption and can lead to iron deficiency anemia when consumed in large quantities. The rechallenge effect of green tea on anemia in a middle-aged man emphasizes the potential causal role of this beverage. Lifestyle and dietary habits are important diagnostic considerations in diseases of this type.

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